THE EXCHANGE
The Newsletter of the Birmingham Friendship Force Club______
Volume 16, No. 4 July/August 2014
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Members,
Seventeen Ambassadors were hosted by the Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Friendship Force, from June 13-20. Of this number, five were from our Club and the others were from across the United States which made for an interesting exchange. Even though it rained every day, the hosts were flexible and made adjustments to provide an informative itinerary. Come to our General Meeting on Sunday, July 20, to hear a report of this trip.
The June LEO was held at Brio’s, in Brookwood Mall. If you’ve never attended a LEO or it has been some time since you did, this is a wonderful opportunity to get to know members. Thanks to Barbara Hill for selecting a different restaurant for us to enjoy good food and friendship. The date and time for the August Leo is listed below and promises to be a cultural experience with a visit to Mi Pueblo, a Mexican market. Mark your calendar!
This year is passing quickly and there are still many activities to plan and prepare for. Come to the General Meeting on Sunday to learn how you can help! Bring a friend with you to share the hospitality while learning how to explore the world through the Friendship Force.
Marlyss Giles, President
Program: Our General meeting will be Sunday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m., Southminster. Some of the ambassadors to Lethbridge will share their experiences. Let’s give them our support!
Sep-up and Clean-up-Last names beginning with M-W please help with set-up and A-L please help with clean-up. This will mainly involve chairs since Southminster will be preparing for Bible School. There will be no refreshments for this meeting. However, we are planning a bash for September-a tailgate party.
Your Standing Committees for 2014
Welcome/Attendance –Roula Wolff Publicity – Eva Herron
Hospitality – Karolyn Mersmann Historian – Nina Cranor
Merchandise – Tom Laggy Socials – Charlotte George
Newsletter - Charlotte Laggy LEO – Barbara Hill
Website – Carolyn Wright
Member News – Sympathy to Betty Batson following the death of her sister and to the family of Pauline McGlammery, a former member, who passed away in May. Several of our members have made recent trips: Vicki Smith-New Orleans, Anne Taylor and the Waldrops to Denver for the NEA Convention. The Waldrops are extending their travels into Utah and other places, Regina Smith to OK and Denver, Karolyn Mersmann attended family events in Kansas, Charles and Betty Morgan participated in a Roads Scholar trip to Chattanooga, and Richard and Charlotte George to New Orleans. Congratulations to Charlotte George who is the grandmother to new identical twin granddaughters.
Dues – If you are not sure if you have paid your dues, please call Rosemary Tenney at 956-5631 or send an e-mail at . Starting January 1, 2015, dues for individuals will be $30 and family memberships will be $50. This is due to an increase in FFI dues. New members will be asked to pay for next year. The remainder of this year will be free.
ED Training – This will be at 9:30 a.m. on October the 8th at the home of the Laggys. Several have already signed up. Let Charlotte know if you would like to attend. Please bring a covered dish and we will have lunch together. This is open to anyone but will be limited to 14. This is for new ED’s or a refresher for those who have already served. Anyone in attendance who has been an ED will be helping with the training which will be led by Charlotte. Charles Morgan will present the financial information.
Nominating Committee- Betty Morgan, Vicki Smith, Inez McCollum and Regina Smith have agreed to serve on the nominating committee. If you are asked to serve, please give it careful consideration. It takes everyone to have a successful club.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! –July (8) Will Grove; August (23) Pat Powell, (24) Marlyss Giles (25) Tom Laggy
By-laws- The new bylaws were approved by FFI and copies will be emailed to members.
EXCHANGES-2014
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Las Vegas, Nevada Outgoing – Oct. 29-Nov. 4. Inez McCollum is the ED. There are 11 ambassadors-9 of our members, 1 from Texas and 1 from California.
Civil Rights and African Heritage Global Exchange – CANCELLED
Exchanges for 2015-
Incoming – March, Indonesia
Outgoing-Sacramento, CA-Rosemary Tenney ED
October – Outgoing to Hiroshima and Tottori, Japan
Other Possible Exchanges
Incoming-Isle of Guadalupe-July 2015
Global Golf Exchange with Huntsville-2016
Executive Committee
President –Marlyss Giles
1st VP Programs – Regina Smith
2nd VP Membership – Rosemary Tenney
Treasurer – Charles Morgan
Secretary – Ann Taylor
Asst. Treasurer – Barbara Clark
Merchandise- We will have Tea Towels, pins and pens and other surprises available for purchase.
2014 Club & Exchange Policies-Page 4, Item 8a.- For club exchanges in 2014, the FFI ambassador fee is $165 per week (5-7 nights) for exchanges outbound from the USA and $140 per week from all other clubs.
August LEO-Our next LEO will be August 19, 11:00 a.m., Mi Pueblo Supermarket in the Kmart Shopping Center (old Food World Building), at 216 Green Springs Highway. This promises to be a real cultural experience. This is not only a market but also a restaurant. Bring a friend and let’s have fun!
Facebook- Our club now has a Facebook page thanks to Ann Taylor-
user name – Bill Force, , password bham2014, DOB 01-01-2014.
Board Meetings 2014 General Meetings 2014
July 20
September 2 September 21
November 4 November 16
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THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF BIRMINGHAM, AL MEMBERSHIP FORM
The Annual dues include: Membership in both the local club and Friendship Force International, subscription to the club’s newsletter and opportunities to host FFI members from other clubs and to travel to and visit other clubs.
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Send this form and dues to: Rosemary Tenney
5032 Wendover Drive
Birmingham, AL 35223
Checks should be made out to The Friendship Force of Birmingham.
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